Paper should focus on Detroit matters - LETTER TO THE EDITOR: July 1

I realize the Oakland Press' focus is on county and national issues, but I think you could do a lot more for your readership by reporting on major Detroit events like last weekend's River Days. Three of us went on Sunday, thinking we'd spend a couple hours at most. But there were SO many wonderful things to do and see, including a delightful river cruise, numerous hands-on DNR fishing and wildlife exhibits, and an incredible Art work exposition, we were in no hurry to leave. It was great to see so many smiling faces and families, of all ages and ethnicities. The icing on the cake was that, as seniors (65 and over) admission was free.

Anyone "fearful" of going downtown should know that goodness abounds in Detroit: unbeknownst to me, my purse fell out of our car at the Atwater parking deck ticketing booth. A young woman who noticed this, followed us into the deck to return it. What could have been the start of a horrible experience, turned into a precursor to a most memorable and enjoyable day.

Oakland Press readers might be missing out on opportunities like River Days, unless you do more to report on them. We know the bad news about Detroit. What a difference you could make by giving us information that challenges negative perceptions about the city and its citizens. We would all be richer for that.